Northwestern Polytechnic will be receiving a lifesaving $43,889.99 gift from the Regional EMS Foundation that will facilitate health professional training for years to come.
As the post-secondary continues to progress development a new Emergency Medical Responder certificate, learning community members are welcoming the news of a timely and impactful donation. The funding will facilitate the purchase of specialized training equipment at the polytechnic’s Health Education Centre, which is conveniently located within the state-of-the-art Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
The Foundation has been working with local first response organizations since its establishment in 2000 and has a proven track record of supporting the region.
With an anticipated start date of January 2025, the new Emergency Medical Responder program will equip students with vital expertise in ambulance and first response vehicle operation, emergency scene and patient assessment, and pre-hospital patient care.
The new equipment will be purchased in advance to prepare for the influx of learners who will benefit from the contemporary new teaching and training tools. This new investment will complement existing hands-on teaching lab components including various patient care manikins and a newly acquired ambulance simulation training environment.
Applications for Emergency Medical Responder are expected to open in the coming months. Please visit [NWP.me/Responder]NWP.me/Responder for program updates.
Information provided by Northwestern Polytechnic